When people say Bali holiday, the first thing that comes out in mind is the beach. In fact, there are a lot of other things you can enjoy more than the beach there.

Here are the top 10 place to visit in Bali especially during your first time.

1 | Pura Tanah Lot Temple

Sitting at the top on must visit list, Pura Tanah Lot Temple is one of the most beautiful place in Bali to enjoy sunset. Literally meaning Temple Tanah Lot, it is a complex of natural rock formation where a temple sits on top of one of the rocks on the sea. During tide rise, the sea separates the temple from mainland Bali.

2 | Bratan Lake, Bedugul

Bedugul is a mountain area which houses the mystical lake Bratan surrounding Pura Ulun Danu temple. Experience the fascinating view of misty lake with a cup of  Luwak coffee or spend your time on nearby Eka Karya Botanic Garden, one of the biggest botanic gardens in Indonesia, housing more than 2,000 species of plants.

3 | Uluwatu temple

Uluwatu temple sits on a cliff on southern area of Bali. Not only you can experience the cultural ambiance of Balinese civilization, enjoying beautiful sunset here can be a romantic thing to do. After sunset, experience the mystical Kecak dance, a historic Balinese dance accompanied by traditional alcapella also known as Ramayana Monkey Chant. It tells story about Hanuman, a Balinese Hindu God.

4 | Jimbaran Beach

Started as small traditional fishing village, Jimbaran has become an exquisitely romantic place to spend the night and have dinner. Various beach front traditional restaurant serves succulent grilled seafood there. Accompanied by acoustic musician, enjoy your candlelight dinner on the actual beach.

5 | Ubud

City of Ubud, where the Ubud Royal Palace resides. Located at Ubud’s main street, it has well-preserved Balinese architecture and charming garden settings, and best known among lovers of Balinese arts as one of the main sites to view dramatic evening dance performances.
Walk further and you will arrive at Ubud Art Market. Countless small artists selling their creation of beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats, statues, kites and many other hand-crafted goods.

6 | Monkey forest

Close to Ubud, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a 10 hectares of forest which houses at least 115 different species of trees and home to Balinese long-tailed monkey. The park is heavily forested and hilly, A deep ravine runs through the park grounds, at the bottom of which flows a rocky stream. Trails allow visitors access to many parts of the park, including the ravine and stream. It is also home to three ancient Hindu temples.

7 | Tanjung Benoa

Tanjung Benoa (Benoa Promontory) is the center for Balinese watersports. Because of the straight characteristic and soft wave of the beach, it is suitable for enjoying all the water sports, such as banana boat, parasailing, snorkeling, and diving.

8 | Ayung River whitewater rafting

Rafting at Ayung river presents you with safe yet beautiful and thrilling course route for all age.
Experienced guides will give you an insight into the river ecology and amaze you with their dexterity and skills in this classic adventure tour. Discover hidden waterfalls, swim in the pristine water and feel the thrills of the paradise river. Get back to nature, paddle, splash and float to the rhythm of the paradise river.

 

9 | Lembongan Island

Experience your whole day on a trip to Lembongan island. Take a trip from Benoa harbor on a luxury catamaran to a purpose built pontoon near Lembongan Island. Enjoy all the activities including banana boat, parasailing, snorkeling, or take a boat to Lembongan island and enjoy local village and environment.

10 | Kuta Beach

One of the oldest and most famous tourist destination ini Bali, Kuta beach has been the center of nightlife for either tourist and local Balinese people. Whether it is just a night out or shopping, visiting Kuta will be an unforgettable memories with its bustling crowd and traffic.